Mantel Clock - Antique - Gilt bronze - 1900-1910
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Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
An exquisite 19th-century French mantel clock crafted in the opulent Louis XV style.
This stunning timepiece features a heavily ornamented case made of finely cast and chased gilt bronze (ormolu), showcasing the signature asymmetrical movement and organic forms of the Rococo period.
• The clock is adorned with elaborate scrolling foliage, sweeping acanthus leaves, and stylized floral motifs. The dynamic, wave-like shapes create a beautiful sense of movement, culminating in a dramatic, pierced leaf finial at the crown.
The structure rests on four integrally cast, splayed scroll feet that flow seamlessly into the ornate lower apron, providing excellent stability while maintaining a light, airy aesthetic. At the center is a pristine white enameled dial featuring black Roman numerals for the hours and an outer track with Arabic numerals marking the five-minute intervals. It is fitted with elegant, decorative gilded hands and protected behind a hinged convex glass bezel.
No pendulum, no key, not working
Providing professional packaging
Shipping with UPS tracked and signed
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
An exquisite 19th-century French mantel clock crafted in the opulent Louis XV style.
This stunning timepiece features a heavily ornamented case made of finely cast and chased gilt bronze (ormolu), showcasing the signature asymmetrical movement and organic forms of the Rococo period.
• The clock is adorned with elaborate scrolling foliage, sweeping acanthus leaves, and stylized floral motifs. The dynamic, wave-like shapes create a beautiful sense of movement, culminating in a dramatic, pierced leaf finial at the crown.
The structure rests on four integrally cast, splayed scroll feet that flow seamlessly into the ornate lower apron, providing excellent stability while maintaining a light, airy aesthetic. At the center is a pristine white enameled dial featuring black Roman numerals for the hours and an outer track with Arabic numerals marking the five-minute intervals. It is fitted with elegant, decorative gilded hands and protected behind a hinged convex glass bezel.
No pendulum, no key, not working
Providing professional packaging
Shipping with UPS tracked and signed
Details
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Mantel Clock
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
26 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Weight
3 kg
Winding key
No
